Symptoms of Mold Exposure

Exposure to any type of mold can cause allergic reactions or symptoms. Depending on the type of mold and length of exposure will determine the type(s) of symptom(s) that you may experience. Everyone also reacts differently to mold and could experience different types of symptoms to the same types of mold exposure.

COMMON SYMPTOMS OF MOLD EXPOSURE

SHORT-TERM MOLD EXPOSURE can cause:

• Sneezing
• Irritated sinuses
• Throat irritation
• Itching Skin
• Redness and skin irritation
• Watery Eyes
• Itching Eyes
• Headache

LONG-TERM MOLD EXPOSURE can cause:

• Constant Headaches
• Nose Bleeds
• Feelings of Constant Fatigue
• Breathing Disorders
• Coughing up Blood or Black looking Debris
• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Vomiting
• Loss of Appetite
• Weight Loss
• Hair loss
• Skin Rashes
• Open Sores on the Skin
• Memory Loss “Short Term”
• Neurological & Nervous Disorders
• Swollen Glands in the Neck Area and under the Armpit
• Sudden Asthma Attacks or Breathing Disorders
• Ear Infections and Pain
• Chronic Sinus Infections
• Chronic Bronchitis
• Pain in the Joints and Muscles

Mold has been reported to cause a variety of symptoms in different individuals.  It is important to note that there are thousands of species of Mold.  Different species of Mold can have a wide variety of reactions within different people.